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Someone on another thread speculated that he had been offered a post as a federal judge if he did this for Bush.

I don’t know whether that was speculation or based on knowledge of some kind. But I doubt whether Kyl suddenly turned stupid. Evidently he was working very hard as a point man for one of Bush’s pet projects.

I don't think many people would sell out their country for small change.

I guess a federal judgeship isn't exactly small change, but I think a person who would buy a judgeship by selling out his alleged principles will make a very poor judge.

The good news is that judges can be impeached.

Someone on another thread speculated that he had been offered a post as a federal judge if he did this for Bush.

Yup. You can read about John Kyl's history and how he always wanted to be a judge here: "The Federal Observer," Once Upon A Time there was a Senator named Jon Kyl.... Part 1. Judas Kyl & his 'Thirty Pieces of Silver'

http://www.federalobserver.com/archive.php?aid=11591

Excerpt:
"Rather than having to run for re-election periodically trying to convince voters not to hold him accountable for his voting record, he really wanted to be a judge. Not just a county or state judge, but a federal judge with a lifetime appointment regardless of the outrageous decisions he might deliver or how blatantly he pandered to special interests or powerful politicians."